School Compass
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Rochester · Medway · ME3 0BS. primary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 3 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 38%
- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 06/07/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is St James Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St James Church of England Primary Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 06/07/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are St James Church of England Primary Academy's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 38% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is St James Church of England Primary Academy?
St James Church of England Primary Academy is in Rochester (ME3 0BS), Medway. URN 138974.
How do I compare St James Church of England Primary Academy with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with St James Church of England Primary Academy shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 23 May 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
St James Church of England Primary Academy continues to be a good school.
Official links
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Other schools in Rochester
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Citation
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St James Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 138974
Local authority: Medway
Town: Rochester
Postcode: ME3 0BS
Ofsted overall: Good (06/07/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138974/
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